EARLY UMBELLATUM HYBRIDS 
FLAMINGO 
GOLDEN CHALICE 
RADIANCE 
TANGERINE 
RAINBOW MIXTURE 
A new race of Umbellatum hybrids embracing the finest color 
range found in this type. Lemon, orange, peach, gold, ma- 
roon and all the intermediate shades are evident here. If you 
have become a little tired of growing the old umbellatum and 
elegans varieties then by all means renew your interest by 
investing in some of these new colorful hybrids. 
Each 1.25 
This variety produces enormous pinkish orange flowers of 
great beauty. Strong grower and sturdy stems. An excellent 
forcing variety that will bloom in late February under glass. 
22 feet. June. 
Each 1.00 
A new strain of de Graaff hybrids in which all of the harsh 
oranges and glaring red shades have been eliminated. The 
soft enchanting color range varies from palest yellows to warm 
shades of golden yellow and apricot orange. In addition to 
these lovely colors, improvement of shape, another objective 
was achieved in flowers that are full with wide overlapping 
petals. The strain is vigorous, drouth resistant and suitable for 
dry warm parts of your garden where other lilies would prove 
unsatisfactory. All are May flowering and among the first 
of all lilies to bloom. 2 to 3% feet. 
Each 3.00 
The finest red of the new Umbellatum hybrids. Sparkling 
Chinese red flowers on 21 foot stems stand out like beacons 
in the garden in early June. 
Each 3.00 
Beautiful golden yellow lily of such warmth and clarity that 
it wins instant admiration. The large flowers on 2 foot stems 
are pleasingly contrasted by the rich dark green foliage. One 
of our favorites of all the new de Graaff hybrids. Completely 
sold out the past 2 years. 
Each .60; 12 for 6.00 
Complete mixture of widest color range from pale yellow 
through orange, gold, apricot, to maroon and crimson shades. 
Vastly superior to the older varieties of umbellatum and ele- 
gans and sure to give utmost satisfaction anywhere. All bloom 
in May and June. Height varies from 2 to 4 feet. 
BELLINGHAM HYBRIDS 
Strong flowering bulbs: Each .50; 12 for 5.00 
Top size flowering bulbs: Each .75; 12 for 7.50 
Originated by and named in honor of the late Dr. David Grif- 
fiths whose work with lilies at the U.S.D.A. experiment sta- 
tion at Bellingham, Washington is well known to lily fanciers. 
The de Graaff strain is several generations removed from the 
original hybrids and, with the admixture of other blood lines 
now rewards lily growers with some of the most desirable types. 
Ideally spaced on tall slender stems the jaunty flowers are long 
lasting and unsurpassed for cut flower purposes. The pyrami- 
dal flower heads bearing from 10 to 20 flowers may be cut 
as the first buds open and will remain fresh until the entire 
spike is in bloom. The color range is wide from light clear 
yellows through oranges to bright reds. Most are spotted deep 
brown or maroon. For the woodland garden in dappled shade 
these lilies are ideal but they will also thrive in the ordinary 
garden. June-July. Height 5 to 6 feet. Mixed colors only. 
BELLINGHAM HYBRID “‘SHUKSAN” 
Strong flowering bulbs: Each .75; 12 for 7.50 
Top size bulbs: Each 1.00; 12 for 9.50 
A beautiful selected hybrid that is one of the most striking 
of all lilies. Color is yellow speckled with widely spaced brown 
spots. Vigorous and absolutely disease free. 
BELLINGHAM HYBRID “FANTASY” (1951 Introduction) 
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Each 2.50 
A lovely Parryi hybrid that we believe will prove much more 
suitable for garden use than the species. No other yellow lily 
excels the exquisite Parryi for beauty but like so many wild- 
lings it is not easy to grow in the average garden. Fantasy is 
very similar and its hybrid vigor will certainly bring greater 
satisfaction to most lily devotees. The graceful flowers are 
clear butter yellow with a few maroon spots and their am- 
brosial fragrance is something to remember. Established 
plants bear 20 to 30 large flowers on 5 to 6 foot stems. Clear 
yellow lilies are rare as most in this color class are strongly 
influenced by orange shades. An exclusive Walter Marx 
Gardens introduction. 
CASCADE STRAIN, WHITE ELF 
CENTIFOLIUM HYBRIDS (Olympic Hybrids) 
A major project at Oregon Bulb Farms that has involved most 
of the trumpet lilies including centifolium, leucanthum, Sar- 
gentiae, brownii and regale, the culmination of which Mr. de 
Graaff can be justly proud. For sheer beauty, massive size, 
and stately grandeur we offer these magnificent trumpet lilies 
to American gardens as the supreme strain of hardy garden 
lilies. Again as with other hybrids astounding variation in 
form and color is evident. Many are wide petaled open 
bowls, others recurve sharply with considerable twist to cre- 
ate the informal ruffled flower so appealing to many. In addi- 
tion to white the color now may be yellow, light to deep pink 
or pale green. Exteriors also vary greatly and are usually 
shaded wine, brown or green. These hybrids are strong grow- 
ers and will do well wherever the Regal lily is grown. All come 
into flower 10 days to 3 weeks later than regale and will range 
from 5 to 8 feet in height. 
OLYMPIC HYBRIDS 
Strong flowering bulbs: Each .40; 12 for 4.00 
Top size bulbs: Each .60; 12 for 6.00 
Field run mixture that is predominantly white with colored 
exteriors. 
OLYMPIC HYBRIDS “SPECIAL SELECT” 
Each 1.25; 12 for 12.50 
At blooming time these specially selected plants are tagged 
for outstanding character in all respects. Any one of these 
tagged plants might well be named and propagated as a clone 
since each one represents the pick of several thousand seed- 
lings. For the more discriminating gardener, the types avail- 
able in this group are the immense waxy white trumpets with 
either white or pink exteriors, unusual substance and perfect 
placement—the wide open bowl type usually with brown or 
green tinted exteriors and the informal irregular type possess- 
ing longer slightly ruffled or twisted petals. Every bulb is of 
exhibition quality. 
OLYMPIC HYBRIDS “PINK SELECTIONS” 
Each 3.75 
New and startlingein their glorious shades of pink ranging 
from light raspberry to soft fuchsia pink. The color extends 
through the entire flower and is simply exquisite. Just as hardy 
and vigorous as the other OLYMPIC HYBRIDS. 
L. CANDIDUM “CASCADE STRAIN” 
Strong flowering bulbs: Each .60; 12 for 6.00 
Top size bulbs: Each .75;12 for 7.50 
A superior strain of the lovely white Madonna Lily developed 
at Oregon Bulb Farm. For centuries this lily has resisted all 
efforts to alter its nature and not until Mr. de Graaff turned 
his attention to developing a better Madonna Lily did any 
change become apparent. The achievement of seed bearing 
Candidum Lilies of surpassing vigor, resistance to disease with 
larger flowers of greater substance and better texture is his- 
toric. The foundation of these hybrids was an extensive col- 
lection of all forms available to the trade including some un- 
usual types obtained from a French priest. The careful 
selection of progressively improved seedling generations has 
finally produced a uniform strain of superior Madonnas, the 
first real improvement in the oldest and most romantic lily 
in cultivation. This is the only strain known to be absolutely 
disease free and is guaranteed to give utmost satisfaction. 
Madonna lilies require full sun and are the only kind we list 
that must be planted shallow. The first white lily to bloom and 
most effective in the company of blue delphiniums. Blooms in 
June on 3 to 5 foot stems. 
Each 2.75 
A miniature Madonna Lily that is dwarf in every respect. 
Flower, height, leaf and bulb are all proportional. This elfin 
white lily appeared among thousands of Candidum seedlings 
and after being thoroughly tested to determine its diminutive 
nature is offered for the first time. Just as vigorous as its 
taller sister seedlings and blooms at the same time on 18 inch 
stems. A delightful lily for those who prefer the dainty types. 
WALTER MARX GARDENS ® BORING, OREGON 
